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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 225.06, 337.51 and 88.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 225.06, 337.51 and 88.03 is: 132.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    225.06 : 337.51 = 88.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    225.06/337.51 = 88.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    225.06x = 337.51 × 88.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    225.06x = 29,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,711.01/225.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.01

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